Counter commemorating Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898)

Counter commemorating Samuel Plimpsoll (1824-1898). Obverse: Samuel Plimsoll's bust (left), beard, open coat. Legend: (below) 'S. PLIMSOLL' (above) 'HOUSE OF COMMONS 22 JULY 1875 LONDON.' Reverse: A partially dismasted brig foundering. Exergue: 'COFFIN SHIP.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1507
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1875
People: Plimsoll, Samuel; Plimsoll, Samuel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm